Chambersburg man charged in alleged group attack, robbery

CHAMBERSBURG >> One of a possible five alleged assailants is set to have a preliminary hearing on a robbery charge Tuesday.

Devontay Kwylile Martinez, 18, is accused of being one of a group that robbed another man around 9:55 p.m. Sept. 4, in the 400 block of Lortz Avenue, according to court documents.

Police were called after a witness said he came across four individuals kicking another person on the ground. The man yelled at the group and they fled the area in a dark colored sedan, he told police.

The man seen on the ground was treated by EMS at the scene, and did not have any visible injuries, police said. He was missing his shoes, police noted.

The man told police that he was walking home with another individual when a black sedan pulled up behind them, according to court documents. The group yelled at them and got out of the vehicle. The man's friend fled the area, but he was unable to get away. The man said there were five people punching and kicking him, differing from the other witness' statement.

The man's wallet and his shoes were taken by the group, he reported to police.

The man said he knew one of the assailants by the name of "Big Boy," and was able to report that Big Boy was also the driver of the car, according to court documents.

When investigators looked into the name, they found that Martinez used the name Big Boy, according to court documents.

Chambersburg Police had also made contact with Martinez on Sept. 2, and he was in a black sedan at the time.

Police showed the victim a photo line-up with Martinez' picture, and he was able to immediately pick out Martinez from the group.

Court records do not indicate whether there are additional suspects in the assault or if anyone else has been charged in the incident. At the time Martinez was charged, he was the only one they filed against.

Martinez was taken into custody on Wednesday and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge David Plum. Bail on the robbery charge was set at $80,000.